Re: (unknown)

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Welcome to the list, !

Warmly,

- in Gainesville, Florida

Beuning wrote:

Hello Everyone,

So you will know a little about me.....

1. First Name:

2. Nick Name: Steph

3. Age: 52

4. Birthday: August 12, 1948

5. Place of Birth: Spokane, WA

5a. Place you live now? Post Falls, ID

6. Pets: 3 dogs, 3 cats, 3 llamas and it seems all of the neighborhood

cats

also.....

7. Are you a lefty, righty, or ambidextrous? I am for certain a righty,

cannot pick up the coffee cup with my left hand.

8. Which do you prefer: Coke or Pepsi? Diet Coke

9. Favorite saying: Not sure I have one

10. What's underneath your bed? Dust Bunnies, and probably a lot of

them,

afraid to look.

11. Worst feeling: When I cheat and eat to many carbs, you know that

too

full, can't move, hate myself, will never do this again feeling!

12. Best Feeling: When I am keeping my carb count under 20, mostly around

12-15.

13. Favorite Vegetable: Green beans with lots of butter

14. Are you male or female: Female

15. Height: 5'5

16. Eye Color: Hazel

17. Memory you miss the most: If I could remember the memory I missed

the

most, I would not miss it...lol

18. What's on your mouse pad? Use a laptop

19. Like Girls with or without nail polish? N/A

20. Favorite sound: Wind and Rain

21. Favorite smell: My husband

22. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully being full-timers

in a

motorhome seeing the country.

23. Who do u wanna give a big hug? Husband

24. Do you get motion sickness? Yes in the mountains.

25. Do you prefer a pen or pencil? Pen

26. How many rings before you answer the phone? Two, I have to see who

is

calling on the caller id.

27. If you could meet any one person in the world, who

would it be? Not sure.

28. If you could have any occupation when you get older

what would it be? I am already old.....done working, just play now.

29. If you could get a tattoo what and where would it be?

30. Glass half empty or half full? Always Half-full

31. What else do you like to drink besides water? Ice Tea, Diet Coke

32. What is your favorite lowcarb meal? Some sort of meat, cottage cheese,

and romaine lettuce with cream cheese and pickled aspargus roll together.

33. What is the first thing of the opposite sex that you

notice? Eyes

34. Other than weight, what is one thing you would change

about yourself? Nothing, I like myself, but would like to have a lot

more

money.

35. Do you eat fried chicken with a fork or with your

fingers? Fingers, but it has been so long since I have had fried chicken,

how do you do that on LC?

36. Chocolate or vanilla low carb shakes? Keto Vanilla, love them.

37. What music do you listen to? Country and Classical

38. Say something about the most important

person/spouse/significant other/etc/ who has been in your

life. My Mom, she is the greatest friend I have. Everyone should

have a mom

like her.

39. Currently, what is your favorite read? Medical stories.

40. What is your favorite colour? No sure.

41. What is one childish thing you love to do? Husband says I never

do

anything childish....wow, what a guy.

42. What do you do on a rainy day? Stay in.

43. How do you plan to celebrate once you reach goal? Probably plan

the next

LC meal.

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3 llamas

Welcome Steph, and how exotic! Llamas...wow. You're gonna love it here.

Carol

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Welcome to the list, ! BTW - to make great low-carb breading for fried chicken many of us dip the chicken in an egg and cream mixture, then roll in finely crushed pork rinds to which I have added garlic powder. Slowly pan fry in oil. Even non-low carb company loves this.

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Hi Steph, welcome to our list. You will find us to be a warm, friendly, funny group. Jump right in immediately, we welcome newcomers.

On another note, speaking of questionairres, are you guys developing a new one? I thought I saw some mail come thru while I was away about doing a new one. I think it is a great idea and would be willing tohelp. Let me know.

a aka corky

(unknown)

Hello Everyone,So you will know a little about me.....1. First Name: 2. Nick Name: Steph3. Age: 524. Birthday: August 12, 19485. Place of Birth: Spokane, WA5a. Place you live now? Post Falls, ID6. Pets: 3 dogs, 3 cats, 3 llamas and it seems all of the neighborhood cats also.....7. Are you a lefty, righty, or ambidextrous? I am for certain a righty, cannot pick up the coffee cup with my left hand.8. Which do you prefer: Coke or Pepsi? Diet Coke9. Favorite saying: Not sure I have one10. What's underneath your bed? Dust Bunnies, and probably a lot of them, afraid to look.11. Worst feeling: When I cheat and eat to many carbs, you know that too full, can't move, hate myself, will never do this again feeling!12. Best Feeling: When I am keeping my carb count under 20, mostly around 12-15.13. Favorite Vegetable: Green beans with lots of butter14. Are you male or female: Female15. Height: 5'516. Eye Color: Hazel17. Memory you miss the most: If I could remember the memory I missed the most, I would not miss it...lol18. What's on your mouse pad? Use a laptop19. Like Girls with or without nail polish? N/A20. Favorite sound: Wind and Rain21. Favorite smell: My husband22. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully being full-timers in a motorhome seeing the country.23. Who do u wanna give a big hug? Husband24. Do you get motion sickness? Yes in the mountains.25. Do you prefer a pen or pencil? Pen26. How many rings before you answer the phone? Two, I have to see who is calling on the caller id.27. If you could meet any one person in the world, whowould it be? Not sure.28. If you could have any occupation when you get olderwhat would it be? I am already old.....done working, just play now.29. If you could get a tattoo what and where would it be?30. Glass half empty or half full? Always Half-full31. What else do you like to drink besides water? Ice Tea, Diet Coke32. What is your favorite lowcarb meal? Some sort of meat, cottage cheese, and romaine lettuce with cream cheese and pickled aspargus roll together.33. What is the first thing of the opposite sex that younotice? Eyes34. Other than weight, what is one thing you would changeabout yourself? Nothing, I like myself, but would like to have a lot more money.35. Do you eat fried chicken with a fork or with yourfingers? Fingers, but it has been so long since I have had fried chicken, how do you do that on LC?36. Chocolate or vanilla low carb shakes? Keto Vanilla, love them.37. What music do you listen to? Country and Classical38. Say something about the most importantperson/spouse/significant other/etc/ who has been in yourlife. My Mom, she is the greatest friend I have. Everyone should have a mom like her.39. Currently, what is your favorite read? Medical stories.40. What is your favorite colour? No sure.41. What is one childish thing you love to do? Husband says I never do anything childish....wow, what a guy.42. What do you do on a rainy day? Stay in.43. How do you plan to celebrate once you reach goal? Probably plan the next LC meal._________________________________________________________________Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.comPlease visit our homepage at http://members.xoom.com/AChallengersYou will find information, recipes, before and after pictures.To contact the list owner please send mail to lindag@...Visit our 2000 Train Tour Site - http://www.brunnet.net/k & l/web_site_train_tour/actraintour.htm

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Wecome, Steph! Christabelle

(unknown)

Hello Everyone,

So you will know a little about me.....

1. First Name:

2. Nick Name: Steph

3. Age: 52

4. Birthday: August 12, 1948

5. Place of Birth: Spokane, WA

5a. Place you live now? Post Falls, ID

6. Pets: 3 dogs, 3 cats, 3 llamas and it seems all of the neighborhood cats

also.....

7. Are you a lefty, righty, or ambidextrous? I am for certain a righty,

cannot pick up the coffee cup with my left hand.

8. Which do you prefer: Coke or Pepsi? Diet Coke

9. Favorite saying: Not sure I have one

10. What's underneath your bed? Dust Bunnies, and probably a lot of them,

afraid to look.

11. Worst feeling: When I cheat and eat to many carbs, you know that too

full, can't move, hate myself, will never do this again feeling!

12. Best Feeling: When I am keeping my carb count under 20, mostly around

12-15.

13. Favorite Vegetable: Green beans with lots of butter

14. Are you male or female: Female

15. Height: 5'5

16. Eye Color: Hazel

17. Memory you miss the most: If I could remember the memory I missed the

most, I would not miss it...lol

18. What's on your mouse pad? Use a laptop

19. Like Girls with or without nail polish? N/A

20. Favorite sound: Wind and Rain

21. Favorite smell: My husband

22. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully being full-timers in a

motorhome seeing the country.

23. Who do u wanna give a big hug? Husband

24. Do you get motion sickness? Yes in the mountains.

25. Do you prefer a pen or pencil? Pen

26. How many rings before you answer the phone? Two, I have to see who is

calling on the caller id.

27. If you could meet any one person in the world, who

would it be? Not sure.

28. If you could have any occupation when you get older

what would it be? I am already old.....done working, just play now.

29. If you could get a tattoo what and where would it be?

30. Glass half empty or half full? Always Half-full

31. What else do you like to drink besides water? Ice Tea, Diet Coke

32. What is your favorite lowcarb meal? Some sort of meat, cottage cheese,

and romaine lettuce with cream cheese and pickled aspargus roll together.

33. What is the first thing of the opposite sex that you

notice? Eyes

34. Other than weight, what is one thing you would change

about yourself? Nothing, I like myself, but would like to have a lot more

money.

35. Do you eat fried chicken with a fork or with your

fingers? Fingers, but it has been so long since I have had fried chicken,

how do you do that on LC?

36. Chocolate or vanilla low carb shakes? Keto Vanilla, love them.

37. What music do you listen to? Country and Classical

38. Say something about the most important

person/spouse/significant other/etc/ who has been in your

life. My Mom, she is the greatest friend I have. Everyone should have a mom

like her.

39. Currently, what is your favorite read? Medical stories.

40. What is your favorite colour? No sure.

41. What is one childish thing you love to do? Husband says I never do

anything childish....wow, what a guy.

42. What do you do on a rainy day? Stay in.

43. How do you plan to celebrate once you reach goal? Probably plan the next

LC meal.

_________________________________________________________________

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Wow llamas how cool

[Guest guest]

Oh you are so welcome Merya! Let me know if you need anything else!

Jill

Jill, I got my cd's from you today and I am so impressed! They are just

what I was looking for and need. I will be sharing these and I think I'll

want more from you if that's ok. Thank you again Jill, you really helped me

understand this EDS stuff and now my family will 'get it' too. Merya

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strother,

Same thing happened to me, the dr. cut my nerve in half from wrist sugery do to a break. I hope you sued him..

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Hi strother3, Nice to meet you and welcome to the group. If I can be

of any help to you please let me know. How on earth could a dr cut the

nerves instead of a tendon? Did the knife slip? I just don't believe

what drs do. This is a terrible way to get RSD. I have two SCS's, one

for my upper body and one for the lower. Does you SCS work for you? I

hope you don't mind if I ask you something; I was just wondering how

your dr knows that the RSD will only get worse. Please know that he has

no way of knowing this at all.

So please don't think this way. I don't know why some drs have to be

so negative. I am glad that your insurance cvers your meds. That is a

big plus. It is good to hear that someone got something good out of

w/c.

Take care and you are in my prayers.

Hugs,

babs

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hi, Babs, the wrong cut was easy , it was endoscopic surgery, & their scope sometimes covers what they are supposed to be doing. as far as my dr. saying no remission, noone is totally sure of anything with this disease , but research on the net will also tell you early diagnosis is the key , i was not diagnosed for over two years .they kept trying to treat me for residual carpal, i had 4 surgeries on my hands & 1.5 yrs. of physical therapy & cortizone shots before i was refered to my rsd dr. Dr. Alo' is known nation wide & i have alot of faith in him. I am in the houston area & i've seen people from all over the U.S. in his office. he was one of the first drs. todo the scs. In fact he helped perfect it, & no mine does't help a lot , but it was connected to my hands so it can't help a lot for the rest of me.It's connected to the nerves in my spinal cord to my hands. Dr. Alo' is listed on the net for pain mgmt.tinstime@... wrote:

Hi strother3, Nice to meet you and welcome to the group. If I can beof any help to you please let me know. How on earth could a dr cut thenerves instead of a tendon? Did the knife slip? I just don't believewhat drs do. This is a terrible way to get RSD. I have two SCS's, onefor my upper body and one for the lower. Does you SCS work for you? Ihope you don't mind if I ask you something; I was just wondering howyour dr knows that the RSD will only get worse. Please know that he hasno way of knowing this at all.So please don't think this way. I don't know why some drs have to beso negative. I am glad that your insurance cvers your meds. That is abig plus. It is good to hear that someone got something good out ofw/c. Take care and you are in my

prayers.Hugs,babs

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Hi Michele and family, I don't know if I can help you or not. I can only tell you things that me and my family have done. It is hard for children to understand what their father is going through. But since they are not real young you do have an advantage. As you gather information it might be wise to inform them. ASk them if they have any specific questions about what their dad is going through. This always helped with our children, although they were young when I first started with RSD. But as they got older we were able to explain more and more so that they would be comfortable around me. I have two SCS's in. One for my upper body and one for the lower. I guess my first question would be does your husband get pain relief from the one he has in already. Also would his dr do a trial scs first? With the trial he will have a chance to see if it works before he says yes to getting in the real one. Another thing that really helped my husband and me was the fact that we went to a psychologist. I didn't want to at first but we really needed some help in coping not only with the RSD but also with each other. You may want to find one that deals with either RSD patients or chronic pain patients. This is important. AS far as you not wanting to say no to a treatment, well, it is good to discuss any treatment with each other, but in the end it is your husband that has to go through the sugeries. We always discussed everything that was to be done to me but in the end it was my decision whether to go through with it or not. I hope some of what I have told you helps. I know how hard it is for you to watch someone you love go through and deal with RSD. But if you keep the line of communication open in your family you will get through this ok. Take care and you and your family are in my prayers. Hugs, babs (unknown) Hello, Everyone Thanks everyone for responding to help us.please bare with me we just got this computer and I'm still learning about it there were a few of you that said there is a web site for caregivers could you please give it to me I accidently erase it and I would like to try it.And I do know that I'm not getting no answers from the doctor that he has I no this much it feels like I'm losing my husband very slow and it is hurting me knowing that I cant help him is there something I can do I have been rubbing his legs and and arms a lot the P/T said it would be good for him. I also have childer that dont understand what is going on with there dad and we have looked for some help for all of us the oldest is 19 and the youngest is 11 so if any body knows of someone that can help let me know.Also Jeff has memory loss bad and also panic attack is this caused from the RSD I love my husband with all of my heart and if any one can help me help him I would love the advise he means so much to me and I'm going crazy trying to help him but to scared to touch him knowing that it will hurt him. I know I will never know what he is going through but he was there for me and I want to be there for him please help if you can and also is there a nother good place to go to get information I love this place and I get alot and it seem to me this i9s the place to be he also has the stimulator in his back and know they want him to get one in his neck for the upper body and also they want him to get the morphine pump does any one have any Idea about that we have decussed it I dont want to say no because what if this does relief some of his pain and the other is what if it is just another thing he has to deal. So any help would be wonderful sorry I ask to many question but I cant get the doctors to help so I need some help from some one and who best then other people who know from experinse. Thanks from the heart, Michele and Family

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Thank you so much for sharing this one with us Babs, it worked. Scooby looks like the actor Benji. What a baby doll. Oh I wish you many years of joy with him. Thank you for taking the time to try again and send this to me. He is beautiful. Sincerely, DawnBarbara Roman wrote:

Well guys I am going to try this again. This is my new puppy, ScoobyTake care and you are in my prayers.Hugs,babs

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Thanks Dawn I know I am going to enjoy having him. Gee I just sent another picture because i thought it did not go through the second time so you guys please excuse me ok. Hugs, babs Re: (unknown) Thank you so much for sharing this one with us Babs, it worked. Scooby looks like the actor Benji. What a baby doll. Oh I wish you many years of joy with him. Thank you for taking the time to try again and send this to me. He is beautiful. Sincerely, DawnBarbara Roman wrote: Well guys I am going to try this again. This is my new puppy, ScoobyTake care and you are in my prayers.Hugs,babs

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hello bar. great picture of the new puppy and you. enjoy him. hugs

cathy

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Hi Joann, I am glad that the block went well for you. 8 hrs relief is not too bad from the first one. Hopefully with each one you will get longer and longer relief. Maybe too it will bring your pain level down. That would be great. Take care and I will talk with you soon. Hugs, babs (unknown) Good morning everyone, Sorry i have not been online or replied to any messages.I had my first sym.block yesterday 9-9-03,and it was not to bad it worked for about only 8 hrs though and i called the doctor and they said we would start doing at least 2 blocks a week for about a month and hope fulley that will help controll the pain for a longer time period,unfortunitley i have been having alot of back pain and when i went for my block the dr. was looking at my back and said he felt that it was most likley the rsd spreding.well the only prob. i had with the block was it caused alot of hip pain and i cannot sit here any longer,hopefulley i will feel better lateron and will be able to chat with some of you.hopefulley you all have a pain free day,soft hugs=.) joann_________________________________________________________________Fast, faster, fastest: Upgrade to Cable or DSL today! https://broadband.msn.com

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Like the dog and liked the carpet colors also, was a double bonus, thanks!

s Momma

JoAnn

(unknown)

Hi Everyone, I hope everyone is having a good day and if you are not, I will keep you in my prayers. Maybe this will cheer everyone up. This is a better picture of our new puppy, Scooby, or should I say the MOP as Tonia would call him. We finally got a decent picture of him the other day. It sure is hard to keep a puppy still. Hope you enjoy it.Take care and have a great day.Hugs,babs

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Just love animals so this is treat for me. Have 4 cats, 5 if you count the stray that does not know for sure he is one. Never cared about cats until years ago and that is another story. I tell you though that doggy sure has green eyes,never seen one like that. Give them both a hug and kiss...don't forget the kiss they are very important!

s Momma

JoAnn

(unknown)

This is a picture of our other dog, Max. He is four years old. And by the way, he really does have green eyes. Hope you enjoy this.Take care and you are in my prayers.Hugs,babs

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Hi Joann, Thanks! I love that carpet too. And get this, it is one of the least expensive carpets in our home. The ones we spent thousands on are not near as nice as this one. Glad you liked it. My puppy is here beside me while I am typing and our dog, Max, is in the bedroom with my husband. I guess you could say we both have a dog now of our own. Take care and have a good night. Hugs, babs (unknown) Hi Everyone, I hope everyone is having a good day and if you are not, I will keep you in my prayers. Maybe this will cheer everyone up. This is a better picture of our new puppy, Scooby, or should I say the MOP as Tonia would call him. We finally got a decent picture of him the other day. It sure is hard to keep a puppy still. Hope you enjoy it.Take care and have a great day.Hugs,babs

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Babs,

He is SO cute!! My daughter has a mini Yorky and Scooby's little tufts around his nose remind me of him. But Scooby looks so fuzzy and soft!

Love,

(unknown)

Hi Everyone, I hope everyone is having a good day and if you are not, I will keep you in my prayers. Maybe this will cheer everyone up. This is a better picture of our new puppy, Scooby, or should I say the MOP as Tonia would call him. We finally got a decent picture of him the other day. It sure is hard to keep a puppy still. Hope you enjoy it.Take care and have a great day.Hugs,babs

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AAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWW!!! He is SO ADORABLE!!!

lol, looks like he's made himself at home already too....which didn't take him long! Now, I'll trade ya for a kitten who is at this moment using my furniture for her race track.....she starts at one end of the living room, runs clear around the back of all the furniture, down the steps to the basement, back up, and attacks the other kitten and starts all over again! all night....

And, somehow, Sami sleeps on the couch, right thru it all! lol....amazing.

Tonia

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Hi Tonia, that sounds so cute with your cat. Isn't it funny how kids don't ever want to go to sleep but when they do they don't hear anything. Our dog has really made himself at home too. He bugs Max all the time. And Max is so nice to him he just takes it. Take care and have a good night. Hugs, babs Re: (unknown) AAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWW!!! He is SO ADORABLE!!! lol, looks like he's made himself at home already too....which didn't take him long! Now, I'll trade ya for a kitten who is at this moment using my furniture for her race track.....she starts at one end of the living room, runs clear around the back of all the furniture, down the steps to the basement, back up, and attacks the other kitten and starts all over again! all night.... And, somehow, Sami sleeps on the couch, right thru it all! lol....amazing. Tonia ____________________________________________________ IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here

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Hi , Yes he is so soft. Just like a baby. This is absolutely the cutest and calmest puppy we have ever had and this is our fourth one since we have been married. Glad you liked the picture. Take care and have a good night. Hugs, babs (unknown) Hi Everyone, I hope everyone is having a good day and if you are not, I will keep you in my prayers. Maybe this will cheer everyone up. This is a better picture of our new puppy, Scooby, or should I say the MOP as Tonia would call him. We finally got a decent picture of him the other day. It sure is hard to keep a puppy still. Hope you enjoy it.Take care and have a great day.Hugs,babs

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I would like to have my name added to the bike, if thats possible.

Jeana Chastain/January 1999/survivor

Thanks

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I would like to have my name added to the bike, if thats possible. Jeana Chastain/January 1999/survivor Thanks

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Jeana, I forwarded your name on to my sister n law and she will forward it to Lori...I will let you know if it becomes part of paint job.

Carolstmpcrzy@... wrote:

I would like to have my name added to the bike, if thats possible. Jeana Chastain/January 1999/survivor Thanks